The City of Perth has announced significant sponsorship for two of Western Australia’s most iconic events – FRINGE WORLD and Perth Festival – totalling $2.09 million, including a three year sponsorship of Artrage’s FRINGE WORLD.
Council has also approved sponsorship of nine arts and culture organisations worth a combined $1.16 million, including:
• AWESOME Festival (2026–28)
• WA Ballet
• The Blue Room Theatre (2026–28)
• Head On Photo Festival
• West Australian Symphony Orchestra
• Black Swan State Theatre Company WA
• The Lester Prize for Portraiture
• West Australian Opera
• Scribblers Festival
These investments further cement Perth’s reputation as WA’s events capital – creating a vibrant hub for residents, visitors and businesses owners alike.
In addition, Council has approved a three-year sponsorship of Spacecubed’s Landing Pad Program totalling $180,000, designed to support and empower entrepreneurs, start ups and high growth businesses expanding into Western Australia.
